Speaking on the occasion, Chandy said the state government had provided "fool-proof security" to the temple. State-owned Keltron, which installed the CCTV security apparatus, would also provide training to police personnel to operate it, he said.

Utradom Thirunal Marthandavarama, head of the Travancore Royal Family which manages the temple, and DGP Jacob Punnoose were among those present on the occasion.

Invaluable jewels, ornaments, stone-studded crowns and many other costly curios were found in the temple's cellars, which remained shut for over a century.

The cellars were opened after an apex court gave a directive in May. (Agencies)